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Cleverbilly Posted 20 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation
Figure of speech
I have just read aloud an excerpt from a local newspaper. I intentionally slowed down to improve the intelligibility and I'd like everyone of you to comment on:
1. the kind of accent I have;
2. the intelligibility.
Here is the article:
'Lovers often spend their most romantic hours sharing a meal. But many heartbreaking moments also take place at the dining table.
By focusing on different eating experiences, local group Trinity Theatre will present a bitter-sweet love story in its new music theatre show, Table for Two, which many viewers will identify with.'
And here is the speech:
http://hk.geocities.com/billy88hkhk/V026.WAV
Thank you very much.
1. the kind of accent I have;
2. the intelligibility.
Here is the article:
'Lovers often spend their most romantic hours sharing a meal. But many heartbreaking moments also take place at the dining table.
By focusing on different eating experiences, local group Trinity Theatre will present a bitter-sweet love story in its new music theatre show, Table for Two, which many viewers will identify with.'
And here is the speech:
http://hk.geocities.com/billy88hkhk/V026.WAV
Thank you very much.
Top answer
Well, it's perfectly intelligble. To be honest, you sound sort of like a North American trying to emulate a British accent (at least to me).
- Well, it's perfectly intelligble.
- To be honest, you sound sort of like a North American trying to emulate a British accent (at least to me).
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Well, it's perfectly intelligble. To be honest, you sound sort of like a North American trying to emulate a British accent (at least to me).
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The only part that wasn't intelligble to me was 'bitter sweet'. I listened several times before I read the transcript and I thought it sounded something like 'benner weight' love story, which I just couldn't figure out! Other than that, it was very clear.
Agreed with the accent - sort of half American and half non-native trying to do 'posh' English accent.
Agreed with the accent - sort of half American and half non-native trying to do 'posh' English accent.
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Thank you for your comments, and I'd like more pals to talk about my speech.
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